Staff at newest V&A site in London vote overwhelmingly for strike action
Summary
Staff at the V&A Storehouse museum in east London voted strongly to strike over not getting enough toilet and drink breaks during work. They join other V&A staff striking in a dispute about pay, working conditions, and the museum not becoming a living wage employer.Key Facts
- V&A Storehouse staff say they do not get enough paid breaks for toilet use and hydration.
- The dispute involves collections access officers who manage public access to objects.
- Staff want two paid breaks a day to manage their health and workload.
- Staff have tried petitions and formal complaints but say management hasn’t addressed their concerns.
- 100% of Storehouse voters supported strike action, with 88% turnout.
- Across all V&A sites in London, 83% voted for strike action with 82% turnout.
- Prospect union demands include a 4% pay rise, better pay for holiday work, London living wage accreditation, and improved food at V&A sites.
- The V&A says all staff have access to water, toilets, and regular breaks and introduced extra measures during heatwaves.
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